News and Updates

April 2017 - Black is Back - Black Bamboo now available!! We sold out early last year so please come early for best selection of plants..

March 2017 - Winter Weather Damage Advisory - The southern westcoast of British Columbia has experienced some of the coldest temperatures (and most prolonged) on record this past winter. .

June 2016 - Zen Series Planters - These planters are inspired by the peace and tranquility of our 'Zen' garden. The neutral grey colour make these planters easy to match with any decor and is sure to compliment any patio or garden..

April 2016 - 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show - Bamboo Botanicals is excited to be one of the 375 exhibitor vendors at the 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show..

May 2013 - Canada's First National Garden Day - Bamboo Botanicals will be celebrating National Garden Day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on June 14, 2013.

February 2013 - Bamboo Collection at UBC - Bamboo Botanicals is very pleased to be exhibiting a portion of our Bamboo Collection at the UBC Botanical Garden.

January 2013 - Not sure of what bamboo to get for your garden? Here is a showcase of Recommended Bamboos for the Pacific Northwest.

January 2013 - Bamboo Mites seem to be a prevalent issue here in British Columbia. Many gardeners and some nurseries are either unaware or disregard the Bamboo Mite as a concern.

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Black is Back

April 2017 - Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is now available. We sold out very early last year. Hurry in for the best selection of plants this Spring.

This renown bamboo is famous for its black canes. Combined with it's evergreen emerald green leaves, it provides an amazing backdrop for any garden or yard. Use it as a green screen to provide that much needed privacy between your neighbor or to cover up that bare looking fence or wall. For those with rock gardens, black bamboo is an amazing compliment to add that extra 'Zen'. Our current crop of black bamboo is only available in 5gal (12"x12") pot sizes. They stand a staggering 8' tall (2.4m) with 2-3 canes each pot.

Black Bamboo is a running bamboo so it has invasive root systems. If you are planting in the ground, we highly recommend using bamboo barrier or some form of containment. Below are the specifications of black bamboo when planted in the ground here in the Canadian Pacific Northwest.

Height: 20 - 30 feet (6.1 - 9.1m)

Max. Diameter: 2" (5cm)

Hardiness: -18°C (0°F)

USDA Zone: 6b

Light: Full Sun

Optionally, black bamboo can also be planted in some nice ornamental pots or planters. This way, invasive roots in your yard are not a concern. See our section on Bamboo In Containers. We get many questions about how high black bamboo will get in a pot?? Well... this all depends on the size of your planter/pot. The bigger the pot, the taller the bamboo. Here is a good guideline but keep in mind other factors can affect height too (ie. sunlight, soil type, water, etc.)

5gal (~12"D x 12"H): 6 - 8' feet (1.8 - 2.4m)

10gal (~15"D x 15"H): 8 - 12' (2.4 - 3.7m)

25gal (~22"D x 22"H): 12 - 15' (3.7 - 4.6m)

Note: D = Diameter, H = Height

Black Bamboo used as a screen between a resdiential house. This particular grove easily reaches over two stories.